Bike Touring

Yorkshire Day: Tour De (West) Yorkshire

I didn't set out with the intention of cycling very far; just a short trip down the valley to Brighouse, along the Spen Valley Greenway and perhaps pa...

Cycle tour reflections: what worked, what didn’t

This post is loooong overdue. I actually found it in our drafts and realised it had never been published! This post refers to our six week cycle tour ...

Product Review: Garmin Forerunner 165 Music

Bicycling Around Cuba—Day 14

Cienfuegos to Trinidad Betty, our tour guide, shrugs. “I don’t go out much at night anymore because all my friends immigrated, but there is usually gr...

Tyre Glider: How Is It Used?

It might be worth reading the previous posts first. Done that? The Tyre Glider arrived yesterday. Here’s the official video explaining all… LATEST CYC...

The Essential Guide to Bicycle Service and Maintenance

%&*$@*%^ Punctures

Don't get me wrong, I'm loving the new bike. The Ribble CGR Ti Enthusiast is a dream machine to cycle and it has reinvigorated my desire to head out f...

Ranchi Pedals for Fitness:

Summer 2025: La Vélo Francette

I've mentioned in recent posts that I have a cycle trip planned for the summer of 2025. On August 11th I drive down to Somerset with Wanda (my Koga Wo...

MET Rivale MIPS Helmet: A Safe & Travel-Tested Road Helmet

Cycle Touring With Friends: Essential Tips For Success

I do like the spring and early summer. Springwatch on the TV, then Wimbledon and shortly thereafter the end of the academic year beckons. It’s the sea...

Cycling in Goa during the monsoon